Learning & Impact

‘J-term’ Helps Students Engage, Gain Credits

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Endowment Endeavors to Enhance Student Experiences
The UMW historic preservation students were on a mission. As part of a 2019 study abroad trip to Paris, they were determined to find the grave of James Monroe’s daughter, Eliza, and make sure it was in good shape. The …

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Marketing Class Partners with Students Across the Globe
Studying abroad is as much a part of University of Mary Washington culture as bench-sitting or playing Frisbee on Ball Circle. One-third of each graduating class – about 300 students – spends time learning overseas. UMW students aren’t able to …

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Tragedy Turned Alumna’s Focus to Suicide Prevention
It’s 2 a.m., and there’s a police officer sitting on Julie van Ommeren’s gingham-print loveseat. Another stands by his side. But where is Kyle? She hears someone scream, then suddenly realizes the voice is her own. UMW alumna Julie van …

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UMW Student Lands Competitive Library of Congress Fellowship
History has been a part of Matthew Bova’s life for as long as he can remember. In fact, even longer. The UMW junior’s parents met when they were both historical interpreters at Claude Moore Colonial Farm. Junior Matthew Bova, a …